Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 48-1077463 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $7.5M
- Grants reported
- 150
- Median grant
- $20K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 | $3.9M |
| 2023 | 80 | $3.6M |
Where Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FHSU FOUNDATION | HAYS, KS | FOOTBALL FACILITY | 2023 | $500K |
| ELLIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 | $350K |
| HAYS ARTS COUNCIL | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $333.3K |
| HAYS ARTS COUNCIL | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $333.3K |
| FHSU FOUNDATION | HAYS, KS | SCHMIDT FOUNDATION SCHOLARS | 2023 | $300K |
| FHSU FOUNDATION | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $300K |
| HIGH PLAINS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $250K |
| KVC FOUNDATION | OLATHE, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $250K |
| FHSU FOUNDATION | HAYS, KS | CENTER FOR ART & DESIGN | 2023 | $250K |
| HIGH PLAINS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $250K |
| KVC FOUNDATION | OLATHE, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 | $250K |
| FHSU FOUNDATION | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $250K |
| GROW HAYS INC | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 | $250K |
| GROW HAYS INC | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $250K |
| FORT HAYS TECH NORTH CENTRAL FOUNDATION | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $250K |
| GROW HAYS INC | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 | $250K |
| DSNWK | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $170K |
| DSNWK | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 | $170K |
| ELLIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $100K |
| HAYS PUBLIC LIBRARY | HAYS, KS | BASEMENT REMODEL PROJECT | 2023 | $50K |
| GROW HAYS INC | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 | $50K |
| HAYS MED FOUNDATION | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 | $50K |
| TMP-MARIAN HIGH | HAYS, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2024 | $50K |
| MANHATTAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | MANHATTAN, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 | $50K |
| TREGO CO-LEMKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | WAKEENEY, KS | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 | $50K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- GARY SHORMAN PRESIDENT
- Address
- PO BOX 916 HAYS, KS, 67601
- Phone
- 7856251772
- Deadlines
- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET QUARTERLY AND REVIEW APPLICATIONS AT THAT TIME.
- Application materials
- LETTER OUTLINING REQUESTS AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS AVAILABLE.
- Restrictions
- THE ROBERT E. AND PATRICIA A. SCHMIDT FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED AND IS DEDICATED TO THE PRIMARY PREMISE OF IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY OF HAYS AND ELLIS COUNTY. THIS COMMITMENT SECONDARILY EXTENDS TO THOSE COMMUNITIES WHERE THE SCHMIDT FAMILY HAS OPERATED FARMS AND RANCHES AND OTHER BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE BROADCASTING AND BROADBAND FIELDS. THIS ENHANCEMENT WILL MAINLY BE SUPPORTED IN THESE FOUR AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, THE ARTS, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. AFTER THESE NEEDS ARE MET, CONSIDERATION THEN CAN BE GIVEN TO PROJECTS OF MERIT IN THE STATE OF KANSAS AND THE NEEDS IN THE FIELDS OF BROADCASTING AND BROADBAND. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DISASTERS WILL ALSO BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION AS THEY MIGHT OCCUR.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Robert E and Patricia Schmidt Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.